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Screw what people are watching, I want to know what people are drinking! LOL
This was on tap at my place. Outstanding!
So, Nathan, what is the usual strength of American beer? Are they generally weak, or is it that people outside US just don't like them? Haven't tried too many but did get a Miller(?) on tap in Hong Kong once. Didn't like it much. And Bud is absolutely awful. But I am pretty sure there would have to be some good ones there.I'd say you're probably right!
So, Nathan, what is the usual strength of American beer? Are they generally weak, or is it that people outside US just don't like them? Haven't tried too many but did get a Miller(?) on tap in Hong Kong once. Didn't like it much. And Bud is absolutely awful. But I am pretty sure there would have to be some good ones there.
I actually managed to find a list of ABV for most American beers. Generally, the giant beer makers fall between 4 and 5 percent. The only time I ever touch those is when I'm going to be consuming a lot with friends as they tend to be MUCH cheaper than the types I prefer. Because of my personal preference for Belgian or certain German types, I'm usually drinking a bit less volume of something in the 6-11 percent range.So, Nathan, what is the usual strength of American beer? Are they generally weak, or is it that people outside US just don't like them? Haven't tried too many but did get a Miller(?) on tap in Hong Kong once. Didn't like it much. And Bud is absolutely awful. But I am pretty sure there would have to be some good ones there.
I think in general exports are meant to be "low risk". In the "case" of beer, this seems to translate to "very little taste". It seems the intent is to sell craploads of really cheap stuff rather than offer better quality requiring higher prices. The same trend seems to carry over to the restaurant biz - large chains tend towards bland, boring foods that don't scare people.Yeah, the 'export' beer market is quite odd. Aussies are generally not fans of Fosters, so why do we bother to export it? Did a good job of marketing globally.
One that really has me shaking my head is Corona. As I understand it, Mexicans don't drink it. And why must you have to kill the taste of a beer by putting lemon/lime in it? Sort of defeats the purpose. Without the lime, Corona is absolutely foul.
Haven't found any German beers worth trying a second time. English beers - well it depends on what sort of beer you get. Not a fan of having to shake a can to get the bubbles.
I don't drink often these days, so I just try to stick with San Miguel Pale Pilsner if I can get it. Although the $14 case of Thai beer from Aldi isn't bad for the price.
So, Nathan, what is the usual strength of American beer? Are they generally weak, or is it that people outside US just don't like them? Haven't tried too many but did get a Miller(?) on tap in Hong Kong once. Didn't like it much. And Bud is absolutely awful. But I am pretty sure there would have to be some good ones there.
Hot weather beer is TEDS for me, some say cold filtered beer is tasteless , Tooheys Extra Dry has a taste alright.Screw what people are watching, I want to know what people are drinking! LOL
This was on tap at my place. Outstanding!
Have you tried Paulaner? Goes down well.Haven't found any German beers worth trying a second time.
Agree with Kozel! There's a few Czech beers that are pretty good, but Kozel is probably my pick of the bunch.The best American brew I tried was Samual Adams. Although my preference is the European brews. There is a real nice one from the Czech Republic called Kozel
For an Amber Ale, this used to be my all-time favorite. Worth a try if you're ever in Milwaukee!Hot weather beer is TEDS for me, some say cold filtered beer is tasteless , Tooheys Extra Dry has a taste alright.
But Amber Ale is a great drink too, but a bit heavy to throw down lots and lots although some do!
And not just any Amber Ale, James Squire is delicious, touch of sweetness in it s finish!
I think it was KozelI had a Czech roofing guy give me a quote and gave me two cans of Czech beer (back when I was drinking) quite awesome (he got the job)
Back in those days I loved a grolsch and all those fun Belgium beers like Leffe. But those days are gone
When we did a road trip through France and Spain we lived off Leffe blonde ....cost us the equivalent of $1.50 a bottle at the timeI had a Czech roofing guy give me a quote and gave me two cans of Czech beer (back when I was drinking) quite awesome (he got the job)
Back in those days I loved a grolsch and all those fun Belgium beers like Leffe. But those days are gone
One that really has me shaking my head is Corona. As I understand it, Mexicans don't drink it. And why must you have to kill the taste of a beer by putting lemon/lime in it? Sort of defeats the purpose. Without the lime, Corona is absolutely foul.